section: | slug: north-carolina-vs-baylor-score-unc-overcomes-historic-25-point-collapse-to-oust-no-1-seed-bears-in-ot | sport: collegebasketball | route: live_blog_single | For the latest James Harden rumors and salary info, click here. Baylor is likely to lose star freshmen Kendall Brown and Jeremy Sochan to the NBA Draft but can build around Adam Flagler, who scored 21 of his 27 points in the second half, along with a top five incoming freshman in scoring guard Keyonte George. In overtime, the two teams stayed close until Davis dropped in a left-handed layup and was fouled making the free throw for a six-point lead. Lewis, who averaged 11.8 points with 5.3 assists during her lone campaign with the Bears . Giddeys shooting remains a question mark, as does his athleticism, which at times prevents him from getting by opponents without the help of a pick. Regardless, we decided to list Simmons as a point guard for this exercise since that is the position hes spent his entire career playing. STARTING Baylor Point Guard (NBA PROSPECT & LEADING SCORER!!) Theres no doubt hes got that in him, as his scoring, playmaking and rebounding are all at elite levels, with his crafty bucket-getting, ability to score from all three levels and to make passes that few others would even consider, let alone attempt, all give Doncic a package that few players have ever possessed. The one area Gilgeous-Alexander needs to bounce back in is as an outside shooter, especially if hes going to play more off-ball next season next to Giddey, as he shot just 30.0 percent from three last season. For the latest Ja Morant rumors and salary info, click here. I agree to receive the "CBS Sports HQ Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. 1 shooting guard and the No. On this quiet Monday slate, this is the matchup to keep your eye on and we have Baylor vs. Oklahoma State predictions. Scotto also spoke to Murray, who said the last year and a half has been a test of patience and that hes excited to get back out on the court. Sacramento Kings point guardDeAaron Fox has seemingly hit a wall in his development, but considering the level hes been at the past three seasons, thats not a slight. For North Carolina, Brady Manek and Caleb Love are both out, while Bacot and Dontrez Styles both have four. Given that North Carolina has won four of its last five games, three by double digits, with two wins over top two seeds in Baylor and Duke, the Tar Heels don't have any reason to fear anyone left in the region if they play the way they've been playing. Adam Flagler gets one free throw and the lead is five. And thats because defensively, few guards maybe just Ball can match his tenacity and ability to affect shots. The future is bright for the young Pacer. 4 in the ESPN 100 for 2022 -- but will move up to No. But he has help. With so many excellent point guards to talk about, lets jump right into the action. Which makes for the possibility of trading into the lottery. His isolation scoring, in particular, was his strongest attribute last season, as Garland put up 1.06 PPP on iso chances, the eighth-highest mark in the league among players with at least 100 such opportunities, ahead ofJames Harden andJaylen Brown on the list. This is the one big, glaring point of emphasis Baylor's coaching staff could maybe push at the moment the one place an extremely good team could get obviously better. 1 seed. Baylor ballUNC 91, BU 85 | :43 OT#SicEm | #CultureofJOY pic.twitter.com/hAdgrGNEHv, We are tied at 84 after the Jeremy Sochan bucket! 2:23 pm ET. A frustrating end to the season has seemingly clouded the fact that Sahvir Wheeler put up some eye-popping numbers for Kentucky in his first year with the program. Were just not sure thatll happen right away in 2022-23, hence why he didnt finish this ranking in a higher spot. Among players with at least 200 chances as the pick-and-roll ball-handler last year, the former Villanova standout finished first in production, scoring 1.06 PPP in such chances, the best mark of anyone on the list. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Series History. That average point total was his lowest since 2012-13, his first season with the Toronto Raptors before any of his six All-Star campaigns. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Yes. Not bad, especially for a 6-foot-3 guard. Or write about sports? 3:52 pm ET, at CLICK HERE to download the CBS Sports Mobile App and get the latest on your team today. 2:33 pm ET, at Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? There also are plenty of mid-major stars that have a case to make as well with another year in their belt. He dished out 7.9 assists per game last year. And if he continues to improve in 2022-23 as he has every other year of his career, hell prove this ranking wrong. Feb 28 @ Texas, Baylor (25-5) Win vs. Texas, 68-61, 31. That's why they're perfect for Arizona. VCU: Huge fan of Adrian 'Ace' Baldwin Jr. The success also snapped the Longhorns' 12-game home win streak. He's really developed his offensive game, so when UCLA needs a bucket, Campbell is able to go get one when things look dire. in defensive rating, giving up an atrocious 117.4 points per 100 possessions, a rate that was only stingier than the Portland Trail Blazers, Houston Rockets and Indiana Pacers, all of whom were tanking and brashly, too. Recorded 11 20-plus point games with a season-high 26 points in matchups . Nov 20, Baylor (4-0) Win vs. Stanford, 86-48, 5. Alabama has a lot of injury concerns, but if March rolls around and Jahvon Quinerly, Nimari Burnett, Mark Sears, Jaden Bradley and Dominick Welch are all healthy, Nate Oats is going to have an embarrassment of riches in the backcourt. Jan 11, Baylor (15-1) Loss vs. Texas Tech, 62-65, 17. Manek led all scorers with 26 points on just 13 shots when he left the court. He's going to be a fantastic gamechanger in the Big East because his pick-'n'-roll navigation is as good as it gets. How Brunson, a southpaw, will mesh with two other ball-dominant lefties inRJ Barrett andJulius Randle next season will go a long way in determining whether he can match or top his 2021-22 production, but considering Brunson is used to sharing the ball with a super high-usage player, Knicks fans shouldnt fret over that too much. It almost feels like we, the media, do this every offseason, where we predict next year will be the yearLuka Doncic arrives to the season in shape physically and takes home the first league MVP award of his career. He should be an elite connector from Day One. In the past three games, the Cowboys have combined for 16-of-74 from 3-point range, good for 21.5%. The Miami Heat will certainly be hoping that isnt the case, but its hard to project Lowry to be much higher than the 25th-best point guard in the NBA in 2022-23 after the year he just had, so thats the spot we landed on for him. 2:41 pm ET, at pic.twitter.com/GXQCSeJMjH, (@PlayoffShai) July 10, 2022. SG. For the latest Kyrie Irving rumors and salary info, click here. In the second round, the Sun selected former Baylor point guard Jordan Lewis with the No. More Jaden Ivey. The good news? 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. They'll feed off each other and really inspire everyone else to raise their effort level to match theirs. Smith is the skill guy that those two will revolve around. The Best Basketball Players In The 2022 NBA Draft. Unfortunately, Stevens recently suffered a serious foot injury thatll keep him out for 2023, hopefully for the start of league play. 2022-23 Men's Basketball Roster - Baylor University Athletics Skip To Main Content Pause All Rotators Skip To Main Content Baylor University Athletics Scoreboard Game Recap Men's Basketball 81 72 | Men's Basketball Final 74 68 Men's Basketball Mar 4 vs vs 11 AM Waco, Texas Main Navigation Menu Men's Sports Baseball Schedule Roster Hes also a flashy playmaker with a nose for making the right pass, usually in an eyebrow-raising manner. Akinjo went -for-11 from the floor and committed three turnovers in 25 minutes. Remember: North Carolina is without both Brady Manek and Caleb Love. HEELS LEAD BY 5.HEELS BALL.4.8 SECONDS LEFT.NO TURNOVERS!!!!!!!! Jan 29 @ Alabama, Baylor (18-3) Loss vs. Alabama, 78-87, 22. 2022-23 could be the best version of Gilgeous-Alexander we have seen, as the now-24-year-old has shown continued improvement every season of his career. 1 seed Baylor 93-86 in overtime after the Bears made a run at the biggest comeback ever from a second-half deficit in an NCAA Tournament game. Now, that cantall be attributed to Ball, asZach LaVine was playing through injury,DeMar DeRozan cooled off andNikola Vucevic seemingly forgot how to shoot. Duke: Jeremy Roach's resurgence was a big reason why Duke made a big jump. Head coach Nicki Collen said the key to the game was that the Bears "had to be tougher than them.". The future Hall-of-Famer led the NBA in nightly assists at 10.8 while contributing 14.7 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.9 steals and shooting 49.3 percent from the floor. Shudder at the thought. 2:53 pm ET, at Self said then that taking Cryer a 46.8% 3-point shooter out of the Bears' lineup changed the way Baylor played and made the BU offense easier to guard. And thus far, the 19-year-old has not disappointed, posting a 2nd Team All-Rookie campaign in 2021-22 after averaging 12.5 points, 7.8 rebounds and 6.4 assists per game, marks that place him in impressive company. could help take some of the pressure off of Westbrook and get him playing more like his old self. Sure, questions arise about Morants true impact when you consider how well the Grizzlies did in his absence in last years regular season but feels a bit nitpicky, as Morant ranked 14th league-wide in VORP last year, eighth in BPM and 14th in our own Global Rating metric. And remember also that,. But a "true" point guard might be a little overrated. Whats more, in total assists over that span, he ranks first overall, with 2,544, just ahead of Westbrook. Allof those guys were highly sought-after players. 2:39 pm ET, at Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports, NCAA Basketball Alabama Crimson Tide guard Jahvon Quinerly Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports. Smart has his warts his shot selection, his shooting ability and his decision-making primarily but theres no doubt hes a hugely positive-impact player, one who can help take a team deep into the playoffs as long as hes not asked to do too much on offense. He might be the best point guard in the transfer portal. His impact was clearly felt every time he stepped on the floor, too, as the Celtics were 4.7 points per 100 possessions better with Smart in the game. Teams: Detroit Pistons. North Carolina visits Florida State after . He struggled enough, particularly with his shooting and decision-making, that Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch even opted to bench him in pivotal fourth quarters in the playoffs in favor ofPatrick Beverley, who isnt even on the team anymore. He leads the Summit League in rebounds and assists. But a lot will fall on the shoulders of Fox to make that come to fruition. 5-star freshman Nick Smith is destined to be a lottery pick, and Davonte Davis has been productive whenever he gets a chance. Last season, Villanova senior guard Collin Gillespie won the award, making him the second Wildcat to win it (Jalen Brunson). Jon Krawczynski (@JonKrawczynski) April 30, 2022. 43,653 views Oct 8, 2021 1.2K Dislike Share Austin Mills 74.1K subscribers #nba #college. Davis is exactly what the doctor ordered for Penny Hardaway. Baylor won the 2021 National Championship thanks to its collection of all-world guards like Jared Butler, Davion Mitchell and MaCio Teague. However, this offseason looks to be different, as pictures that have surfaced this summer of Doncic have the Slovenian superstar looking downright svelte, more than ever before: A ripped Luka Doncic is scary for the rest of the NBA heading into next season #NBATwitter #MFFL pic.twitter.com/f4NH4F1Gbi, (@_Talkin_NBA) June 27, 2022. For Young to bounce back from that lackluster postseason showing in 2022-23 and get back to being the hugely productive, All-NBA-level point guard that hes proven to be over recent seasons. Come collect your winnings if you knew that AJ Hoggard led the country in assist rate (46.1) this past season. Dontrez Styles also chipped in nine huge points off the bench, including a big 3-pointer in overtime. If Hoggard can improve against drop coverage and Walker can find some semblance of consistency, Michigan State could be in position to make noise in the wide-open Big Ten. In late January, the watch list of 20 players for the 2022 Jerry West Shooting Guard of the Year Award will be narrowed to 10 and then in late February to just 5. 2. The very last thingStephen Curry had to do to complete his NBA legacy was win Finals MVP. Damian Lillard, Featured, Ja Morant, Luka Doncic, Stephen Curry, Top, Trae Young, Basketball, NBA, Ranking, Basketball, NBA, Ranking, Damian Lillard, Featured, Ja Morant, Luka Doncic, Stephen Curry, Top, Trae Young, Mavericks vs. Nuggets: Start time, where to watch, what's the latest, Pistons vs. Celtics: Start time, where to watch, what's the latest, reportedly sharing a phone call to get on the same page, to talk about why he finds that to be unfair to the triple-double machine, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. But after a razor-close margin in our vote, we just barely went with Morant ahead of Young, though you really cant go wrong with either player. But like Stevens, Quinerly is also set to miss the non-conference portion of the season, still recovering from an injury suffered in the NCAA Tournament. Kriisa and Ramey both play so hard. TIED UP AT 80 | 15.8 to go.Carolina ball. This 6-foot-7, 210-pound senior forward averages 16.5 points and 5.5 rebounds while shooting 57 percent from the field for a Jackrabbits team that owns the longest winning streak in Division 1 at. UMass Minutemen (14-14, 5-11 A-10) at Duquesne Dukes (19-10 . That includes BPM (3.6), VORP (3.5) and Win Shares (6.7), with VanVleet also posting career highs in the major raw statistics 20.3 points, 4.4 rebounds and 6.7 assists to go with 1.7 steals and 3.7 triples nightly. That version of Murray is probably a Top 15 point guard in the league, at least. Both Kerr Kriisa and Courtney Ramey know what it's like to play in loaded backcourts. Sixth man LJ Cryer has picked up the slack. 2 with the top two prospects, Emoni Bates and Jalen Duren . In the height of college football anticipation, there is one last chapter before we completely close the book on the 2021-2022 college hoops season; the 2022 NBA Draft. @UNC_Basketball pic.twitter.com/KTn2pshEO8. And it wasnt all Russell Westbrooks fault. The state of Texas is clearly loaded with point guards. Baylor guard Dale Bonner came off the bench to collect 13 points, four assists and two steals in Saturday's 81-72 win over Texas. pic.twitter.com/hZ8npszyUB, SOCHAN! Houston is going to put opposing teams in hell because Mark, Sasser and Shead will always force scramble situations because you can't stay in front of them. !UNC 80, BU 80 | :15 2H#SicEm | #CultureofJOY pic.twitter.com/xHYk8rf3No, Three. 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We were met with a tricky situation here regarding where to putShai Gilgeous-Alexander position-wise, as the young Oklahoma City phenom is capable of playing the 1, 2 or even 3 for the Thunder. !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],p=/^http:/.test(d.location)? Kihei Clark is the savvy veteran and Reece Beekman feels ready to officially put his stamp on Virginia basketball next year. 24 overall pick. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. So how could we have him anywhere but the top spot on the list of best point guards for 2022-23? One of last year's most improved players, Garland recorded seven 30-plus-point scoring performances in 2021-22, including on March 8 when he poured in a career-best 41 points against the Pacers. 2:36 pm ET, at RJ Davis' attempt to tie the game in regulation bounced off the rim. It's way more about shot-creators and guys who can go get a bucket. 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